Aggie at Aggie's Kitchen posted this recipe for chicken rolls and I knew I would love it because it has the two flavors I can't get enough of lately, pesto and sun dried tomatoes. What I didn't know was that my husband and my kids would also love it. They told me they definitely want me to make this again.
I have to admit I wasn't very good at rolling these up and Aggie's look much prettier than mine. A couple of changes I would make for next time that would make things easier for me, are included in my version below:
Pesto Chicken Rolls
3 large chicken breasts
6 tsp of prepared pesto
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
shredded parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tsps olive oil for pan
Split each chicken breast in to two pieces horizontally and place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a mallet (tenderizer), gently pound chicken into 1/4 inch thick cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Spread 1 teaspoon of prepared pesto over each chicken cutlet. Sprinkle the sun dried tomatoes and shredded parmesan cheese over the pesto. Starting from the small side, roll cutlet being careful to keep filling inside. Seal the opening with a toothpick if necessary. (These can be made ahead up and stored in the fridge for a few hours until ready to cook.)
Heat 1-2 tsp olive oil in an oven proof skillet and gently place each chicken roll in hot pan. Cook each side until golden brown, using tongs to gently turn rolls. Once all sides of the chicken are seared to golden brown, place oven proof skillet in to preheated 375º oven. If you do not have an oven proof skillet, just transfer chicken into a baking dish greased with nonstick spray.
Cook chicken in oven for appoximately 20 -25 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through. Makes 6 chicken rolls.
I have to admit I wasn't very good at rolling these up and Aggie's look much prettier than mine. A couple of changes I would make for next time that would make things easier for me, are included in my version below:
Pesto Chicken Rolls
3 large chicken breasts
6 tsp of prepared pesto
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
shredded parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tsps olive oil for pan
Split each chicken breast in to two pieces horizontally and place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a mallet (tenderizer), gently pound chicken into 1/4 inch thick cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Spread 1 teaspoon of prepared pesto over each chicken cutlet. Sprinkle the sun dried tomatoes and shredded parmesan cheese over the pesto. Starting from the small side, roll cutlet being careful to keep filling inside. Seal the opening with a toothpick if necessary. (These can be made ahead up and stored in the fridge for a few hours until ready to cook.)
Heat 1-2 tsp olive oil in an oven proof skillet and gently place each chicken roll in hot pan. Cook each side until golden brown, using tongs to gently turn rolls. Once all sides of the chicken are seared to golden brown, place oven proof skillet in to preheated 375º oven. If you do not have an oven proof skillet, just transfer chicken into a baking dish greased with nonstick spray.
Cook chicken in oven for appoximately 20 -25 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through. Makes 6 chicken rolls.
36 comments:
I think I need to try this recipe! Sounds so simple and yummy!
These look full of flavor.
I love things rolled up in chicken.. I usually do spinack, mushrom, ricotta cheese, but this looks fab!! You rolled them up better than I ever could!! Sounds delicious!
This looks so delicious!! I love pesto with Chicken, such a great combo!
Barbara...so glad you made them and liked them (and even better your kids!!). Yours look great!! They are not the easiest little guys to keep together...lol
These look delicious, I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken.
What a lovely and tasty chicken dish.
Great flavour combo Barbara! I love chicken with pesto and sun dried tomatoes are a real staple for me for sandwiches and salads.
What a great looking dinner. I am going to have to give this one a shot!
I love sun dried tomatoes. I discovered them only recently, actually and this sounds like a great recipe!
Ok how weird is this... I just made this two nights ago, but slightly different. I guess we were on the same wavelength! I'll post mine next week.
Yum, do these look yummy. I would have gobbled these up too!
This does sound yummy. It will be on the menu here pretty soon. Easy, tasty, and healthy, I know the family will go for this!!!
You can't go wrong when pesto is involved!
These look so tasty! Thanks for reminding me to print it out!
I'm with you, Barbara. I love the combination of pesto and sun dried tomatoes. Reminds me of summer. Do you think a little piece of mozzarella would be good in the roll up or would it be too messy.
I'm definitely going to make this chicken recipe.
Those look so good! I totally want to try this recipe. YUM!
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Absolutely wonderful!
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Wowwww, these sound and look amazing!
I've never had pesto but this sounds and looks deelish - also simple
thanks so much for sharing
What a rocking good combination. did you know I made sun dried tomatoes last week, & my basil is calling me to make it into pesto. Your post is my destiny...LOL!!
OOOOOOH!! Pesto and sundried tomatoes are two of my favorite flavors too! This looks like such a wonderful way to prepare chicken! I can't wait to try it!
Isn't it so funny, how many times we make chicken and I have never made it that way! I love pesto and will definitely be making this soon!
Chicken rolls look really delicious Barbara.
Cheers,
Elra
Wow, these look amazing!
What a delicious recipe, Barbara! Chicken is light and tasteful, all the recipes with chicken is welcome in my home.
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I'm always looking for more recipes for chicken breasts. They make such easy meals and these look delicious! Great combination!
Oh Barbara, these look wonderful! What a great flavor combination. My family would love them too.
I love pesto and sun dried tomatoes too so these are going straight on the 'must make soon' list. Thanks!
I made these for dinner yesteday, but, because, I HATE touching raw chicken, I precooked the chicken breasts, in the microwave, with italian seasoning sprinkled on them (could have done it on the stove, too). I then cut the cooked chicken into chunks, sprinkled half on the bottom of an oil sprayed casserole dish, topped it with 2/3's of the pesto and dried tomaotes,Parm, and S&P. Topped that with the rest of the chicken, then the remainder of the pesto, tomatoes, and and extra handfull of Parm. I baked it at 350 for about 20 minutes. I served it with garlicy, buttered fettucinni.
Sharon - thanks for letting me know you made this. Your version sounds like a great idea!
Pesto and sun dried tomatoes make a perfect flavor combination. These sound yummy.
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